Gembrook
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Gembrook is a charming rural township at the edge of Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, renowned for its heritage Puffing Billy Railway, inviting scenery, and welcoming community spirit. With easy access to nature reserves and delicious cafes, it's the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway or day trip from Melbourne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,559
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.95°, 145.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,395
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.